SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek
PoorPerry County, Pennsylvania · 3MI N of New Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000000029687
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 772
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 772 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.